Bethlehem Profile

Demographics

The Town of Bethlehem is an attractive place to do business.Its location is proximate to all major markets in the northeast, and provides for an extraordinary quality of life. The Town of Bethlehem is a diverse, educated, and well-rounded community of over 33,000 residents who work hard, play hard and respect their community. This provides unparalleled economic development potential and a desirable atmosphere for companies to grow and expand.

Town of Bethlehem

Median Household Income $88,717

Albany-Schenectady Troy MSA

Median Household Income$79,724

Unemployment Rates (not seasonally adjusted)

Area

March 2015

United States

5.6%

New York State

5.8%

Capital Region

4.8%

Albany-Schenectady-Troy MSA

4.6%

Bethlehem Workers by Class

Type

Percent

Employee of Private Companies

45.9%

Self-Employed in Own Incorporated Business

5.21%

Private Not-for-Profit Wage and Salary Workers

13.18%

Local, State, and Federal Government Workers

30.17%

Self-Employed in Own Not Incorporated Businesses and Unpaid Family Workers

A full Community Fact Sheet on Bethlehem can be found
here and for more information on the Town of Bethlehem please contact Elizabeth Staubach, Economic Development Coordinator at 518-439-4955 ext. 1189 or at
estaubach@townofbethlehem.org.

About the IDA

The Industrial Development Agency (IDA) provides financial assistance to eligible commercial and industrial projects in order to promote economic
welfare and prosperity for the residents of the Town of Bethlehem. (read more)